Divorce Mediation Blog

Divorce Mediation Compared with Divorce Court Of course, I have to start off by saying I have an inherent bias towards mediation since I am a divorce mediator. That being said, based on the 1. Massive expense, 2. High levels of stress, 3. Destructive impact on the children, and 4. Amount of time it takes to get through divorce …

I often have parents ask me how much their children should be involved in decisions that impact the children during the divorce process. Of course this depends on a number of factors including the developmental age/stage of the child, their temperament, how well the parents interact, etc. A thorough analysis of these factors will help …

Here are some ideas for a Parenting Plan to Protect Children in Divorce. I have one overarching goal when working with divorcing clients that have children – keep the children out of the middle and minimize the overall impact on their lives! Focusing on the children helps my clients create an environment where divorce becomes a …

For a while now I’ve wanted to get relevant, helpful information regarding divorce mediation as well as other general divorce issues out to the general public. I strongly believe that the right information and resources at the right time can help people get through the divorce process in a more constructive manner. Due to the …

In keeping with the season, I thought it might be helpful to look at some of the main differences between litigation (trick) and mediation (treat) with a bit of a Halloween twist. Tricks, just like litigation, often seem exciting and even empowering at the beginning. However, they are often driven by and/or elicit very strong …

Keep the focus on your children – The bottom line, whether you’re married or divorced, is that being able to experience the Holiday Season through a child’s eyes is one of the best ways to really enjoy this time. And if you are focused on how to give them a fun Holiday Season, you will …

Due to the state of the economy, more and more couples are getting divorced and can’t afford to live apart during the divorce process—and sometimes even afterwards. Living under the same roof during this difficult period increases the stress for clients, creates a negative environment for the children, and makes it harder for clients to …

In our last blog, we discussed the crisis in the California courts and how this will mean significant delays and increased costs for those who use the Family Court system to resolve their divorce (we also discussed four specific ways that mediation significantly reduces the time and cost of getting divorced – see our Benefits …

Updated, please see … Courts Encourage Mediation in Divorce – Even the courts are recommending mediation: “The Superior Court of the County of San Francisco strongly encourage the resolution of family law matters through the use of alternative dispute resolution procedures.” More and more people trying to go to court are experiencing the downside of …

As more and more children are impacted by divorce, it becomes even more important for trusted sources to actively engage with this societal issue and provide helpful resources for parents to support their children. That is why I am so excited that none other than Sesame Street, probably the most well-researched children’s show ever produced, …